The Gathering Place -Can I Dream ?
In October 2024, on Signal Hill in St. John’s NL, a group of young people volunteered their time to sing …
Celebrating the 200th Anniversary of St Patrick’s Parish, Brigus
On October 16 the parish of St. Patrick’s, Brigus, C.B. celebrated its 200th anniversary. A Eucharistic celebration was presided over …
Thanksgiving Day in Canada – October 14
The second Monday in October has been designated as a national public holiday in Canada since 1957. It provides an …
Sister M. Augustine O’Connor
Bridget O’Connor, daughter of Patrick and Mary O’Connor was born in Witless Bay on May 30, 1895. She received her …
Sister M. Brigid Hoey
Mary Hoey was born in November of 1874, the oldest of twelve children. She was educated by the Sisters of …
Sister M. Joseph Rawlins
Sister Mary Joseph Rawlins was born in St. John’s in 1846. As a child she attended Our Lady of Mercy …
Farewelling Sisters of Mercy Presence from the Burin Peninsula
On Sunday, 11 August 2024, many of the parishioners of Sacred Heart Parish, Marystown, came to bid farewell of Sr. …
Anniversary of Sandy Point Foundation
Friday, July 28 ,1893 was a day of great celebration at Sandy Point, a small fishing port on the west …
Sr Mary Benedicta Fitzgibbons
Minnie Fitzgibbons was born in St. John’s on February 2, 1869, daughter of Margaret and Edmund Fitzgibbon. She was one …
Anniversary of death of Sister M. Francis Creedon
On July 15, we remember with gratitude our revered Newfoundland Mercy foundress, Sister M. Francis Creedon. For thirteen years under …